Pregnancy & Postpartum Exercise Physiology Toowoomba

Let’s take care of you too.

“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first. It means me too” L.R. Knost.

Reduce the added stress of pain, discomfort and pelvic floor issues during pregnancy and through the postpartum period.

Pregnancy & postpartum can be a challenging time physically and emotionally.

But change is possible, despite how bad things feel.

Exercise physiologist Rachel looking shocked about her 'pregnancy'

“She truly listened and got to the heart of my issue”

Are you ready to have confidence in your body in pregnancy & postpartum? 

Exercise physiology in this life stage will have you:

💚 Understanding the changes in your body and ways to manage them

💚 Being active without wearing pads

💚 Managing and even improving any prolapse symptoms

💚 Healing your diastasis

💚 Performing daily activities without increasing symptoms

💚 Getting back to the gym knowing when to push and when to hold back

💚 Laughing, sneezing and coughing without crossing your legs

💚 Enjoying intimacy with your partner without concerns

💚 Trusting that your body is capable of healing

💚 Connecting with your pelvic floor and abdominals after vaginal or cesarean section

Strong Mum holding baby up high

Stop the panic scrolling and taking advice from Mum-fluencers.

With pregnancy & postpartum exercise physiology, you’ll be on the right path to recovery.

Rachel Niemann holding her two 'babies' sausage dogs, Max and Hugo

Hey, I’m Rach, your exercise physiologist next door.

I’m a Mum of two young adult men.

And man, I wish I knew ‘back then’ everything I know now about managing the musculoskeletal changes that occur in pregnacy & birth and recovering in postpartum.

The good news though, is it’s never too late.

Whether you’re 8 months pregnant, 2 weeks postpartum, or like me, many years after the ‘events’.

Who it’s for.

For women who:

🩷 Are constantly Google (or ChatGPT) searching their symptoms

🩷 Are worried that their leaking, prolapse, pain or diastasis is part of their life.

🩷 Aren’t sure which advice to take or leave

🩷 Are relying on incontinence pads as backups

🩷 Are unable to enjoy intimacy with their partner

🩷 Are tired of worrying about making their symptoms worse

🩷 Say no to doing things because or their pelvic floor symptoms

🩷 Are feeling a loss of positive self-identity as a fit and active woman.

🩷 Are struggling to fit self-care into their day as a Mum 

Who it’s not for.

Men— babes only, obviously.

Services I provide for pregnancy & postpartum

Women's health exercise textbooks

Exercise Physiology

Pilates studio for pregnancy and postpartum

Clinical Pilates

Exercis physiology home program app for exercises in pregnancy and postpartum

Home Exercise Programs

Max and Hugo ready to supervise your exercise physiology session

The process:

Book and attend your initial assessment in my home clinic

1

Attend in clinic exercise, complete your home program consistently, or both.

2

3

Get back to living your life.

Kind Words

  • After getting nowhere with other allied health professionals, I found Rachel at Ebb & Flow Exercise Physiology—and it was a game-changer. From the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely cared for. Rachel’s initial consultation was the most thorough I’ve ever experienced, and that level of detail gave me real confidence that we were finally going to get to the bottom of my concerns.

    What really sets Rachel apart is not just her expertise, but her warmth and sense of humour. She creates an environment that’s both professional and relaxed, which made me feel at ease and actually look forward to each session. And let’s not forget Max and Hugo—her two gorgeous dogs—who add an extra layer of joy to the experience. Their gentle presence and wagging tails always made my day a little brighter.

    I’ve come a long way since starting with Rachel. While I won’t go into clinical details, I feel stronger and more informed than I did before. I would absolutely recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a compassionate, skilled, and genuinely lovely exercise physiologist

    Alana M.

  • As someone who works in the Allied Health Industry myself, when the need arises to refer my clients to other health professionals it is very important to me to have a practitioner I know and trust to look after them.

    Without hesitation I confidently refer them to Rachel as an Exercise Physiologist. I have personally used her services and found her knowledge and techniques brilliant. Her expertise is extensive, and her approach is both professional and welcoming. I thoroughly recommend her.

    -Sharon L.

  • Rachel is fantastic! She is thorough in her assessment and really makes the effort to understand the cause of symptoms where other allied health practitioners have just shrugged it off. Strongly recommend!

    — Annabel F.

  • I can’t thank Rachel from Ebb & Flow Exercise Physiology enough! She truly listened and got to the heart of my issue. Rachel created a simple yet effective individualised exercise program to strengthen my Pelvic Floor, Core, and hip stability, and I already feel confident that I’ll be in top condition for the 100km walk I’m planning later this year.
    Her clinic is warm and welcoming, and her two adorable sausage dogs make the sessions even more enjoyable.
    I highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for expert help with core and hip stability. Her approach is thoughtful, professional, and results-driven.

    -Katie Z

  • I have been seeing Rachel at Ebb and Flow for approx 6 months. She provides excellent and easy to understand one on one support. Rachel has helped me understand how specific muscles work and structures my sessions for maximum benefit.
    Additionally she has provided online resources for regular at home exercises sessions for me between one on one appointments.
    Rachel is helping me to improve my health and lifestyle. She also has a vast knowledge of ways to improve women's health.
    I would definitely recommend Rachel to potential clients.

    -Wendy T

Are you ready to feel good in pregnancy & postpartum ?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • My fees are set based on my expertise, qualifications, and experience.

    I have completed extensive additional training in pelvic floor function and exercise therapy, on top of my post-grad exercise physiology qualifications.

    To learn more about the session prices, duration and inclusions, please click the “APPOINTMENT INFO” button below.

  • As an exercise physiologist, I focus on movement, exercise and education to treat or help you manage your pelvic floor function in pregnancy or in your recovery postpartum.

    This includes a whole body focus, rather than just looking at pelvic floor function.

    After all, your pelvic floor can’t do all the work!

    While it is outside my scope to diagnose or perform manual therapy, I still perform tests, assessments and use my hands to assess or guide you in your movements.

  • If you’re pregnant or postpartum and you:

    • leak when you sneeze, cough, lift, jump, run, walk etc.

    • Have prolapse or pelvic heaviness

    • Have diastasis recti and/or hernias

    • Have back, hip, pelvic or other pain or discomfort

    • Want to prepare physically for birth and postpartum recovery

    • Who want to exercise safely for this stage of life.

    • Have constipation, haemorrhoids or fissures

    • Have tailbone pain

    • Have recurrent UTI’s that aren’t (IFKYK)

    • Have pain with penetration

    • Want to improve their posture

    • Have no symptoms and want to ensure things stay that way.

  • An exercise physiology assessment for pelvic floor function involves:

    • A pelvic health screening questionnaire

    • A chat about your life experiences; from sports, to work, to your health history

    • A posture assessment

    • Assessment of pressure management strategies

    • Movement analysis to look for compensations or limitations

    • Assessment of your muscle activation patterns (including breathing and core)

    • Testing of your strength and imbalances

    • A discussion to create a plan that fits your circumstances and your life.

  • No, you do not.

    But you may be able to access a referral from your GP under a management plan if your pelvic floor dysfunction is chronic or you have another chronic condition such as low back pain.

    This would qualify you for up to 5 sessions per calendar year, where you can claim a medicare rebate.